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Jeros Family History

Jeros Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jaros, Eros, Herod, Heron, Boros, Ros, Baros, Mero, Gero, Leroy

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Where is the Jeros family from?

You can see how Jeros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeros family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jeros family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeros's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jeros families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jeros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman Restaurant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeros. 100% of Jeros men worked as a Counterman Restaurant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Counterman Restaurant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Jeros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeros census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Jeros. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Jeros. For the veterans among your Jeros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeros lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Jeros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jeros in 1981 was 62, and 54 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeros ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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